Lawmakers should kick open closed committee doorsThe Louisiana Legislature has made great strides in terms of access and the legislative process. Reporters get front-row seats during hearings before standing committees and on the House and Senate...

Jindal making risky gamble over Common CoreIt wasn’t long ago that Common Core was considered the most debated policy issue in Louisiana that lawmakers and parents knew the least about. Now it’s the hottest political issue with the highest ...

Letter to the EditorDear Editor, Only about 20 percent of Louisiana registered voters turned out to vote in the last midterm election. This is not healthy for good government. Elections are important, as the individua...

Letter to the EditorDear Editor, With little fanfare, the Louisiana Legislature passed HB 1065 last week, which allows optometrists, who are not medical doctors, to do certain laser and eyelid surgical procedures. The...

Edwin Edwards running without professional helpWhen former Gov. Edwin Edwards announced his 6th District bid in March, he told LaPolitics that he planned on doing something most other serious, and even half-serious, congressional candidates wou...